MZ Material Data Sheet

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET: MZ CERAMIC TWEEZER TIP MATERIAL

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GENERAL NOTES: Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA) A Superior Combination of High Strength (From Zirconia) and High Hardness (From Alumina) Relatively Low Density No Open Porosity Very Hard Surface, Good Abrasion and Wear Resistance Good Flexural Strength and Fracture Toughness Excellent Thermal Properties and High Temperature Stability Extreme Corrosion Resistance, Nearly Chemically Inert Electrically Insulating Typical Applications Include Soldering Processes and Handling of Components During Thermal and Chemical Processes. Generally Used when Very Rigid Tips are Required.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Flexural Modulus	380 GPa
Flexural Strength	500 MPa
Tensile Strength	450 MPa
Fracture Toughness	7.2 Mpa m ^1/2
Knoop Hardness	1750 kg/mm²

THERMAL PROPERTIES
Thermal Conductivity	26 W/m-k
Coef. of lin. Therm Expansionl	8.0 E-6/ºC	25-1000ºC
Continuous Use Temperature	1400ºC	20,000 h
Shock Resistance, Δ T	325ºC

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Volume Resistivity	>10¹² Ohm cm

OTHER PROPERTIES
Density	4.30 g/ccm
Open Porosity	0.0%
Water Absorption	0.0%
Color	White